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February 18, 2019

How do you Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?

Professor William Elliott III essay “How Do You Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?” is published in New America.

February 15, 2019

Roland Zullo's Analysis of MDOT Contracts is Featured in Detroit Free Press

Associate Research Scientist Roland Zullo's Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) analysis is featured in the Detroit Free Press. Zullo reviewed MDOT contracts and determined the State of Michigan spent $90 million more to hire private contractors for engineering and design work than it would...

February 15, 2019

Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Shawna Lee Co-author Article of the Year

Associate Professors Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Shawna Lee are co-authors of the 2017 Article of the Year by the journal Child Abuse and Neglect. “Spanking and adult mental health impairment: The case for the designation of spanking as an adverse childhood experience” demonstrated outstanding...

February 15, 2019

Michelle Woods Selected to the 2019 Path to Licensure

Michelle Wood’s, MSW Student Career Services Director has been selected to the 2019 Path to Licensure. The Path to Licensure is an initiative of the Association of Social Work Boards to support collaboration among educators, practitioners and regulators in preparing students for their professional...

February 11, 2019

William Vanderwill Recognized by Detroit City Council

Field Educator William Vanderwill was recognized by the Detroit City Council for his outstanding leadership in the field of social work in sports.

February 8, 2019

Terri Friedline Writes Op-Ed Supporting Green New Deal for The American Prospect

Associate Professor Terri Friedline wrote an op-ed "Want a Green New Deal? Then Challenge Global Capitalism" for The American Prospect. Friedline supports addressing inequities and rising global temperatures with the Green New Deal which challenges global capitalist activities that amplify racial...

February 4, 2019

Joseph Ryan Selected for the President’s Award for Public Impact

Professor Joseph Ryan will receive the President’s Award for Public Impact. The award honors individuals who have offered their academic research and expertise in tangible service of a major public-sector challenge.

February 1, 2019

Michigan Social Work Presents: Juliana Huxtable LIVE

The University of Michigan School of Social Work will present a commissioned solo performance work by artist, writer, performer and DJ Juliana Huxtable on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 5 PM (doors open at 4:30 PM) at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, which is located within the Michigan League at 911...

January 25, 2019

Brad Zebrack Named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work Fellow

Professor Brad Zebrack has been named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work Fellow. The fellowship recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of psychosocial oncology.

January 24, 2019

Michigan Research Highlights How Social Work Researchers are Tackling HIV Epidemic

U-M researchers from a wide variety of disciplines are working to address the global HIV epidemic by developing interventions and searching for cures. The U-M Interprofessional Collaboration Implementation Group is working on both behavioral and structural interventions. Read about their work in the...